Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20111216:07:44:00
>> i think gingrich has got the hot hand right now and his timing is unbelievable. and i think he's a great performer and will perform appropriately now. >> he's a brilliant candidate. >> he's not going to jump around there like some jumping bean like he did all those other years. anyway, thank you, steve mcmahon. thank you, todd. have a nice holiday if i don't see you. up next, after nearly nine years, the american war in iraq has ended. that misguided war is officially over, and the big question, what did we really accomplish? it's a fair question and i think a heartfelt one. that's ahead....